Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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K-Pop star KANGDANIEL is teaming up with The Anime Effect to turn his cats into the ultimate anime heroes, revealing why he loves performing in the U.S., and choosing the anime world he would most want to visit.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
• MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
• EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

From The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorites, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime.

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